Category: Miscellaneous
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Top Leadership Takeaways from Hamilton the Musical
Frankly I procrastinated on this blog post because I felt closeted about my love for Hamilton. The musical, not the person. As a history buff and socialist, my husband can’t stand its existence and rolls his eyes if he gets even a whiff of the soundtrack. Now that I’ve come to acknowledge his truth, I […]
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The Power of an Invitation
I think it’s safe to say that everyone loves receiving personalized invitations to weddings and parties. We like to see and hear our name. We like to feel chosen. On the other hand, we’re less inclined to respond to a generalized “Who wants to come to my wedding?”
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Taking Your Logistics to the Gym: Strengthening Your Run-of-Show
In addition to numerous articles about self-care (which can be discussed in a separate post) there are work-related processes we can establish to combat these common stressors. One such process is learning how to build an effective run-of-show (ROS) for each event.
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Find the Connection: Attracting and Retaining Volunteers
When it comes to seeking help in a nonprofit, it’s not enough to understand the organization’s mission and needs. To build a loyal volunteer base, you must invest in getting to know THEIR motivations and goals.
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Taking Little Bets to Achieve Big Results
I’ll be the first to confess that unknown situations give me anxiety, but using logic over emotions helps to push me out of my comfort zone… in a healthy way. The best way to describe how I tackle new challenges is illustrated by Peter Sim’s book Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries.